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Author Archives: An Earthen Vessel--Terri Apgar
Singing and Clinging in the Shadows: Psalm 63:7-11
We finish today in safety and triumph! “Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You. Your right hand upholds me…All who swear by God will glory in Him.” It is good … Continue reading
Satisfied: Psalm 63:5-6
“My soul is satisfied.” At the time of penning this heartfelt praise to God, David had long lived a life of abundance, moreso that we ever have, or will. Yet there were periods of time in his life that he … Continue reading
Unwavering Love: Psalm 63:3-4
We join David again this morning, in the Judean wilderness. It is a place of retreat, selected so because over time, it has been mostly uninhabited. (It was great for social distancing!) When I think about David at this point … Continue reading
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A Thirsty Soul–Psalm 63:1,2
(This post is part of a new, short series. I am part of group that meets regularly to study God’s word, and our study of Psalms has been interrupted by the world’s pandemic. I am thankful for technology, and through … Continue reading
When Life Gets Diverted Onto Bumpy Terrain
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 He IS the God of our hope. Matthew … Continue reading
Readjusting Our Grip
These are strange times. It is so easy to let the anxiety of the unknown, and the uncertainty of best practices and our future, loosen our confidence. It is easy to slip into the spirit of finger pointing, irritation, and … Continue reading
Understood…and Held
Today I am meeting God in His word, and He is engraving Himself upon my soul. I am passionately overwhelmed and excited by the Truth He brings in His word, that we share much of His heart. Deep down, you … Continue reading
Forgetting…and Remembering
Today the whispers of memory are cloaking my heart. As I release tangible things to other people by donating, toss others into the trash, and prepare my home for new owners and memory-makers, there is a reluctance and sadness hovering. … Continue reading
Starting Small
In the midst of packing and purging our home, and trying to create the illusion of perpetual tidiness for the next set of dwellers, I find myself staring at my spice cabinet. Well, actually, it’s more like a spice shelf, … Continue reading
Creating Space and Picking Up the Threads
When you neglect a muscle for so long, not only is it difficult to reawaken it, the work is harder, the doubt is deeper, the commitment is harder to muster. There have been matters both of passion and calling that … Continue reading
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